1.11 The proposed distribution suggests that a total of 473 trips will distribute north along Leman Street, whilst a total of 215 person trips will be distributed south along Leman Street. Discounting 15% journey to work by foot west towards the City, and 5% east via local streets, a total of 688 trips are anticipated to be added to Leman Street as a result of these two developments. 1.12 Whilst it is anticipated that these additional pedestrian flows can be accommodated on the wide footway along Leman Street, there are potential issues in terms of pedestrian crossings on both Leman Street, and at its junction with Whitechapel Road (discussed in further detail later in this report). Whilst it is not heavily utilised at the moment, the performance of the pedestrian crossing on the eastern side of the Alie Street/Leman Street junction could be affected by this increase in flows due to the restricted footway space on the southern side of Alie Street. This issue could be exacerbated by additional pedestrian movements towards the DLR and City generated by the 14 Fieldgate Street development to east (in the region of 154 trips) however this is dependant on the chosen route. 1.13 The 215 person trips distributed south towards Tower Gateway DLR Station are assumed to continue south along Leman Street before turning west into either Prescot Street/Mansell Street or Royal Mint Street/Shorter Street which both lead to the station entrance on the Minories. The impact of these additional trips on the Minories/Shorter Street junction adjacent to the DLR entrance will be considered later in this note.
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Whitechapel Road / Whitechapel High Street 1.14 The A11 Whitechapel High Street will experience the greatest overall increase in footfall due to its role as a cumulative connecting route through Aldgate East, linking with all new development sites via the respective side streets, and its role as a primary movement corridor for pedestrians due to the location of Aldgate East Station and a series of bus stops. 1.15 The impact of the additional pedestrian footfall on Whitechapel Road (beyond its junction with Commercial Road) is likely to be negligible, and only associated with the 14 Fieldgate Street development. A total of 204 in and 239 out trips (443 total) are expected to be generated by this development in the AM peak, with the majority of journeys (287) being made via Whitechapel Road, which is wide and suitable for additional pedestrian trips. However, these journeys (243 trips following discount due to bus patronage) are likely to add to the impact on the Whitechapel High Street/Commercial Road junction. 1.16 Whitechapel High Street, around the Aldgate East Station area is however likely to receive a large percentage of the total trips made from the new developments which are expected to be concentrated around the Whitechapel High Street/ Commercial Road junction where pedestrians will be entering and exiting the tube at Aldgate East and boarding/alighting from local bus services. It is anticipated that around 3000 extra pedestrian trips associated with new developments in the Aldgate area could use the footway and crossings at the Commercial Street/
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